‘Final warning’: Defence minister tackles Amaechi for asking Nigerians to protest hardship

 The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed
Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him
of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace.

Amaechi recently said Nigerians should be protesting against
the hardship in the country.

Matawalle in a statement released by the Director of
Information in the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, on Saturday, issued a stern warning to the former Minister of
Transport, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten
the peace and stability of the nation.

Matawalle expressed deep concern over the dangers posed by
such rhetoric.

“It is both reckless and irresponsible for a former public
servant of Amaechi’s standing to incite Nigerians against their own
government,” he said.

“At a time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working
tirelessly to address the challenges facing the nation through various reforms
that are yielding results.

“It is absurd, preposterous and shameful for anyone to
exploit the genuine situation of our citizens for selfish political gain,”
Matawalle added.

The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment
to safeguarding the peace and security of every Nigerian, warning that any
attempts to destabilize the country through incitement will not be tolerated.

“We will not allow anyone to fuel violence or manipulate the
prevailing situation of our people. Let this serve as a final warning to
Amaechi and his cohorts,” Matawalle stated emphatically.

“It is expected that Amaechi joins hand with the Government
to move the country forward, rather he chose to stay aside with myopic
assertions,” the minister added.

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